For eight of those seasons, he played alongside his brother Dennis, who scored 298 goals with the Blackhawks. He played 15 seasons in Chicago and is the franchise's career leader in goals scored with 604. His slap shot was reportedly clocked at 118 mph. Hull, known during his playing career as the Golden Jet because of his blond hair and his speed on the ice, became beloved in Chicago for teaming with Stan Mikita to help the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, ending a 23-year title drought.įollowing Mikita's lead, Hull became known for curving the blade of his wooden stick in the 1960s and had one of the most feared slap shots in the league. They appreciate the sympathies that have been sent their way." "The Hull family has requested privacy during this difficult time. "We send our deepest sympathies to the Hull family," the team said in a statement. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, a 12-time All-Star and two-time Hart Trophy winner, has died, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Monday. Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at age 84 Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hull's family and friends.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser If you're looking for more stats, only Gordie How and Alex Ovechkin have more instances than Hull, finishing in the top three in goals scored over 10 NHL seasons. He even scored 77 goals in the 74-75 season, which was his career best. He also won two Gordie Howe Trophies as the league's most valuable player in 1972-75. While in the WHA, he helped the Jets win Avco Cups in 19. In 1972, he left the NHL to join the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA (World Hockey Association) as a player and a coach. "The Golden Jet" also won back-to-back Hart Memorial Trophies as the league's most valuable player in 1964-66.Īccording to ESPN, Hull was also the first person to receive a $1 million contract in professional hockey. It was reported that his slap slot was clocked at 118 mphĭuring his NHL career, Hull also played for the Winnipeg Jets, and the Hartford Whalers. Hull had one of the most feared slap shots in the league as he was known for curving the blade of his wooden stick.
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